Job Vacancies in an FMCG Company, 6th March, 2019

A Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) company in Lagos State is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Internal Auditor
Location: Lagos
Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the processes for assessing and improving internal controls, accounting and operating procedures and financial reporting.
  • Develop and implement annual audit plan and ensure compliance to approved plans from all subsidiaries.
  • Review internal audit and regulatory compliance reports and monitor the implementation of the recommendations.
  • Approve and coordinate investigation into suspected fraudulent practices and determine/recommend the appropriate line of action in response to findings.
  • Continuously review/assess the business and operational risks facing the organization in order to proactively establish appropriate mitigating controls and monitoring mechanism/frameworks.
  • Supervise the design and building of control frameworks in business processes and systems.
  • Interpret and analyze reports/data/information to identify possible risk exposure.
  • Ensure compliance with good corporate governance practice.
  • Prepare and submit periodic activity/management reports to the MD on activities of the department.
  • Serve on committees or cross-functional teams and perform other duties as assigned by the MD.

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related discipline.
  • Professional Accounting/ Finance Certification from a reputable professional body, e.g. ACA, ACCA, ICAN is required.
  • Minimum of 10 years post-graduation experience in Financial Services with at least, 5 years’ experience in the financial management/accounting function
  • Working knowledge of IFRS.

Required Skills:

  • Maturity and tact, including the ability to relate effectively with various stakeholders.
  • Good knowledge of financial and IT systems controls.
  • High level of initiative and good attention to detail.
  • Good decision making, problem solving and leadership skills.
  • Good report writing and oral communication skills.
  • High integrity and ethical standards.

 

 

Job Title: Accountant
Location:
 Lagos
Purpose of the Job

  • To ensure all financial accounting is accurate and up to date, and reconciliations of the general ledger and sub ledgers are maintained.
  • Supporting the company’s commercial team – in maximizing their strategic investment for growth through performance management, decision support, developing business models, strategy formulation and putting strategy into action.

Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities

  • Ensuring accurate and proper financial accounting with proper checks, scrutiny and reconciliation of the general ledger, sub-ledgers, fixed asset register, balance sheet schedules and related reports using the current system
  • Management and financial reporting for the business to ensure that information requirements are met in a timely, accurate and efficient manner
  • Monthly P&L and balance sheet reports and forecasts
  • Ensuring adequate controls are in place across the business
  • Ensuring adherence to, and compliance with, direct and indirect tax laws and filing requirements, including payroll
  • Stores Administration- Ordering, Delivery & Inventory Management
  • Billing, Revenue And Receivables Management
  • Contributing to cost management and control
  • All other duties as may be assigned by MD

Person Specification/Job Requirements

  • B.Sc/HND in Accounting and Professional Accounting qualification
  • Up to 10 years post qualifying experience, preferably with FMCG company
  • Strong accounting fundamentals and good knowledge of tax issues
  • Good analytical skills and commercial awareness

Desired Skills:

  • Experience using accounting software and reporting systems
  • Advanced excel skills

Desired Behaviors:

  • Resilient and able to challenge
  • Good communication skills
  • Proactive
  • High attention to detail

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: vacantpositions2018@gmail.com

 

Application Deadline: 18th March, 2019.


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